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Pictured during yesterday's leaders debate, part of Electrify Queenstown, are, from left,...

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Politicians duke it out over energy transition

NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones yesterday hinted next week’s Budget may include a focus on trades, potentially targeting electricians and others who will help with New Zealand’s energy transition.

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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received

The rates consultation meeting at the Opera House earlier this month. PHOTO: CHARLEY-KAI JOHN

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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received

A record number of submissions have been made on Waitaki District Council’s annual plan this year as significant rates rises are considered.

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Northerly gales forecast to hit regions

Fog covers the Oval sports ground in Dunedin at sunrise yesterday. PHOTO: BILL VAN DER LINDE

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Northerly gales forecast to hit regions

Our settled and sunny autumn weather is set to be disrupted for a couple of days this week, and MetService is urging people to be prepared for severe gales across the southern regions.

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River trout numbers on decline

Greenstone River and Valley in the summer. PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

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River trout numbers on decline

Fish numbers are on the slide on the Greenstone River, few anglers catching any — which may lead to a dumping of restrictions on the waterway.

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'Disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks

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'Disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks

Kā Rūnaka say they are "disappointed" by online comments made by Santana Minerals’ board chairman about Aboriginal Australians.

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Farm plan deadline extended

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Farm plan deadline extended

About 2500 Southland farmers have been granted a six-month reprieve for submitting their farming and freshwater plans.

Chopper crash deaths 'a heartbreaking shock'

Alpine Group Limited pilot Tim Brown (left) and guide Sean Roach were yesterday confirmed as the...

Chopper crash deaths 'a heartbreaking shock'

The deaths of two men in a helicopter crash in Mount Aspiring National Park have been described as devastating and ‘‘a heartbreaking shock’’.

Mermaid to assist in tower climb

Weston Fire Brigade Senior Firefighter Joshua Lee with a mermaid statue he designed to sell as...

Mermaid to assist in tower climb

A Weston firefighter is taking this year’s Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge a step further.

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First skimming champs make a splash (then five more)

Lily Buckley, the first female competitor in the history of the Aotearoa Stone Skimming...

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First skimming champs make a splash (then five more)

The first Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championships got off to a stunning start on the shore of Lake Hāwea on Saturday morning.

Serious motorcycle crash investigated

Serious motorcycle crash investigated

An investigation has begun after a motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing in Invercargill.

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Celebrations at full steam as rugby club marks 150th

Premier player Kurt Turnbull pipes the Clutha Steamers on before playing his 217th Premier game...

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Celebrations at full steam as rugby club marks 150th

Clutha Rugby Football Club marked 150 years on Saturday with a full day of rugby and jubilee gala in Balclutha.

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'Not opposed to mining' but concerns raised as drilling spreads

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'Not opposed to mining' but concerns raised as drilling spreads

Three overseas mining companies are ramping up efforts to find gold as drilling spreads across Otago.

'Brazen' fuel thefts in Winton could be linked

The thief allegedly drilled a hole into a large vegetable truck's fuel tank at Wilson's Vege farm...

'Brazen' fuel thefts in Winton could be linked

Thieves after fuel targeted a vegetable stall and a mechanic's workshop around the rural Southland township of Winton within a 12-hour period last week.

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Support sought for national bed register

Mackenzie District Mayor Scott Aronsen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Support sought for national bed register

The building blocks are being put in place to stop some southern spots from becoming ghost communities full of short-term accommodation.

Southland highway clear after tractor roll

A highway in Southland has reopened after a tractor rolled.

'Super gloomy, dismal' days for some in South

A foggy start to the day in Millers Flat on Monday morning. Photo: ODT

'Super gloomy, dismal' days for some in South

Settled late autumn weather is continuing for much of the country today, but some people in inland Otago might be hoping for a change sometime soon.

Chopper crash victims 'highly experienced'

Chopper crash victims were 'highly experienced'

Sean Roach and Tim Brown were on a guided hunting operation in Mt Aspiring National Park.

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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil

Press operator Steve Morris watches the malaxation stage of the pressing process, where crushed...

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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil

Close to 200 visitors passed through Olive Press Central Otago in Cromwell on Saturday for the Central Otago Olive Growers (COOG) annual community pressing day.

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Rail line closed for work

Passengers soak in the scenery on a KiwiRail TranzAlpine outing. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Rail line closed for work

The TranzAlpine tourist train and all rail services out of the West Coast are shut down until Friday.

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Conference focus on electrification

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Conference focus on electrification

In the midst of a geopolitical energy security crisis, some of the best and brightest brains have gathered in Queenstown this week to further the ambition of the region — and country — to electrify.

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